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| Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas By: Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by: Sucie Stevenson Genre: Fiction Ages: 3-7 |
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas is about the adventure Henry and Mudge go while visiting Henry’s grandfather at a nursing home. Henry, Mudge, and Henry’s parents visit Great Grandpa Bill who is very old and lives in a house with a lot of other old grandpas. The grandpas pass the time playing checkers and eating spaghetti. Henry and Mudge go looking for an adventure in the woods, when the boy and his dog discover a pond nearby. Henry, his dad, and all the grandpas then head out for the pond.
Theme:
We never know what an experience will be like. Henry did not want to go visit his grandfather because he thought it would be boring. It turned out to be a great adventure. We never want to be negative about something before we give it a try.
Theme:
We never know what an experience will be like. Henry did not want to go visit his grandfather because he thought it would be boring. It turned out to be a great adventure. We never want to be negative about something before we give it a try.
About the Author:
Cynthia Rylant has written numerous children's book, including several other Henry and Mudge adventures. Other series that she created are Poppleton and Mr. Putter and Tabby. She has received book awards of all kinds, including the Theodore Giesel Award for Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas.
Pre-Reading Activities:
Discuss with students what an adventure is. Share with each other stories of adventures students have taken before.
Post-Reading Activities:
Have students take a field trip to a local senior citizens home. Students will be able to interact with the senior citizens just like Henry and Mudge did. Students and senior citizens could even read books together.
Source used:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/mtai/rylant.html
My son loves to read Henry and Mudge books. They have a book sent home for homework everynight, and he's always so excited when it is Henry and Mudge book. They are so cute, and so kid friendly. I love your idea of having students visit a local senior citizens home! This would be such a great experience for the children and for the senior citizens who live there!
ReplyDeleteBridgid- I agree that these books are kid friendly! Henry and Mudge are always going on some sort of adventure! I am glad your son loves them too!
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